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Financing a fine arts schools acquisition

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The SBA 7(a) lenders funding the most fine arts schools acquisitions, ranked from public loan records — typical deal about $316K. A lender doing your industry every week underwrites faster and prices sharper.

Deal economics— what it takes to buy & finance fine arts schools

$281K

Typical loan

range $153K–$493K

$312K

Est. purchase price

≈ loan ÷ 90%

$41,686

Cash to close

$31,167 down + fees

$3,864/mo

Typical payment

~11% · 10yr

$53,323/yr

Cash flow to qualify

≈ payment × 1.15 DSCR

20 days

Typical time to fund

Lenders competing

more = leverage

8.56%

Avg rate on record

cap ~9.75%

Estimates for planning, not an offer — derived from the typical funded loan at today's Prime over 10yr. Not a credit decision.

Most active in fine arts schools

Ranked by funded fine arts schools acquisitions. Tap a lender to open its full record, or hit Get in touch for an introduction.

1.13 loans · $18M · Roseburg, ORFull record →
2.128 loans · $40M · Wilmington, DEFull record →
3.16 loans · $18M · Chicago, ILFull record →
4.154 loans · $26M · San Diego, CAFull record →
5.9 loans · $10M · Warren, PAFull record →
6.1,927 loans · $207M · Buffalo, NYFull record →
7.8 loans · $3M · La Crosse, WIFull record →
8.46 loans · $27M · Sartell, MNFull record →
9.618 loans · $171M · Salt Lake City, UTFull record →
10.62 loans · $21M · Saint Cloud, MNFull record →
11.116 loans · $120M · Evansville, INFull record →
12.39 loans · $10M · Liberty, ILFull record →
13.25 loans · $29M · Jersey City, NJFull record →
14.242 loans · $281M · Chicago, ILFull record →
15.62 loans · $34M · Winter Haven, FLFull record →
16.5 loans · $4M · Melrose Park, ILFull record →
17.2,539 loans · $965M · Columbus, OHFull record →
18.4 loans · $2M · Peoria, ILFull record →
19.22 loans · $3M · Fayetteville, ARFull record →
20.105 loans · $51M · Fitzgerald, GAFull record →
21.15 loans · $6M · Watkinsville, GAFull record →
22.12 loans · $14M · Mobile, ALFull record →
23.12 loans · $5M · Durham, NCFull record →
24.1,025 loans · $292M · Berkeley Heights, NJFull record →

36+ funded fine arts schools deals

Real SBA 7(a) acquisitions from public records — see who got funded, for how much, and by which lender. Tap any deal for the full record.

The Barre Method LLC in Sewell, NJ — $792K (2026) · purchase · Columbia Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$594K (75%)
Approved
3/10/2026
Loan status
Committed
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
21
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$880K
Est. down payment (10%)
$88K
Est. cash at closing
$121K
Monthly payment
$10,248
Annual debt service
$123K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$154K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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AED LLC in Salt Lake City, UT — $532K (2026) · purchase · Northwest Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$399K (75%)
Approval → funding
3 days
Approved
11/28/2025
First disbursed
12/1/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
2
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$591K
Est. down payment (10%)
$59K
Est. cash at closing
$79K
Monthly payment
$6,884
Annual debt service
$83K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$103K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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Pirisen Music LLC in Littleton, CO — $296K (2026) · purchase · Readycap Lending, LLC
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$207K (70%)
Approved
1/22/2026
Loan status
Committed
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
19
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$329K
Est. down payment (10%)
$33K
Est. cash at closing
$44K
Monthly payment
$3,834
Annual debt service
$46K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$58K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Readycap Lending, LLC · Lender record →
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Kinetic Artistry LLC in Buford, GA — $2.6M (2025) · purchase · Oconee State Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10% variable
Term
300 mo (25 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$1.9M (75%)
Approval → funding
31 days
Approved
5/30/2025
First disbursed
6/30/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
23
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$2.9M
Est. down payment (10%)
$286K
Est. cash at closing
$394K
Monthly payment
$23,354
Annual debt service
$280K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$350K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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Dream Big, LLC in North Little Rock, AR — $1.2M (2025) · purchase · Arvest Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
8.5% variable
Term
300 mo (25 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$896K (75%)
Approval → funding
11 days
Approved
9/12/2025
First disbursed
9/23/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
4
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$1.3M
Est. down payment (10%)
$133K
Est. cash at closing
$182K
Monthly payment
$9,614
Annual debt service
$115K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$144K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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Center Stage Dance Studio, Inc. in Bloomingdale, IL — $806K (2025) · purchase · Pan American Bank & Trust
Program
7a General
Rate at approval
9.75% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$605K (75%)
Approval → funding
71 days
Approved
7/10/2025
First disbursed
9/19/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
3
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$896K
Est. down payment (10%)
$90K
Est. cash at closing
$123K
Monthly payment
$10,540
Annual debt service
$126K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$158K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Pan American Bank & Trust · Lender record →
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Creative Soul Music School CO LLC in Fort Worth, TX — $226K (2025) · purchase · Colony Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$169K (75%)
Approved
4/1/2025
Loan status
Cancelled
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$251K
Est. down payment (10%)
$25K
Est. cash at closing
$34K
Monthly payment
$3,017
Annual debt service
$36K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$45K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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A Place to Dance, LLC in Virginia Beach, VA — $204K (2025) · purchase · Mechanics and Farmers Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$153K (75%)
Approval → funding
23 days
Approved
2/25/2025
First disbursed
3/20/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
4
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$227K
Est. down payment (10%)
$23K
Est. cash at closing
$30K
Monthly payment
$2,751
Annual debt service
$33K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$41K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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DRHH LLC in Mequon, WI — $175K (2025) · purchase · Associated Bank, National Association
Program
SBA Express Program
Subprogram
FA$TRK (Small Loan Express)
Rate at approval
9.75% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$88K (50%)
Approved
8/26/2025
Loan status
Cancelled
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
15
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$195K
Est. down payment (10%)
$19K
Est. cash at closing
$26K
Monthly payment
$2,291
Annual debt service
$27K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$34K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Associated Bank, National Association
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Escualo Productions LLC in Orlando, FL — $175K (2025) · purchase · 22nd State Bank, A Division of 22nd State Banking Company
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$131K (75%)
Approval → funding
21 days
Approved
6/19/2025
First disbursed
7/10/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$194K
Est. down payment (10%)
$19K
Est. cash at closing
$26K
Monthly payment
$2,361
Annual debt service
$28K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$35K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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UST Arts Collective in Moline, IL — $69K (2025) · purchase · Fortress Bank
Program
7a General
Rate at approval
9.5% fixed
Term
84 mo (7 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$58K (85%)
Approval → funding
21 days
Approved
9/9/2025
First disbursed
9/30/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
4
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$76K
Est. down payment (10%)
$8K
Est. cash at closing
$10K
Monthly payment
$1,121
Annual debt service
$13K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$17K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Fortress Bank · Lender record →
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Dancekids Studio LLC in Lebanon, OH — $55K (2025) · purchase · The Huntington National Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$47K (85%)
Approval → funding
49 days
Approved
7/31/2025
First disbursed
9/18/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
2
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$61K
Est. down payment (10%)
$6K
Est. cash at closing
$8K
Monthly payment
$710
Annual debt service
$9K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$11K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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GADA Facility, LLC in Round Rock, TX — $1.8M (2024) · purchase · SouthState Bank, National Association
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
7.4% variable
Term
300 mo (25 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$1.4M (75%)
Approval → funding
20 days
Approved
7/13/2024
First disbursed
8/2/2024
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
12
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$2.0M
Est. down payment (10%)
$205K
Est. cash at closing
$282K
Monthly payment
$13,511
Annual debt service
$162K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$203K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by SouthState Bank, National Association · Lender record →
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PPTS, LLC in Las Vegas, NV — $493K (2024) · purchase · Zions Bank, A Division of
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$370K (75%)
Approval → funding
8 days
Approved
9/3/2024
First disbursed
9/11/2024
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
25
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$548K
Est. down payment (10%)
$55K
Est. cash at closing
$73K
Monthly payment
$6,245
Annual debt service
$75K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$94K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Zions Bank, A Division of · Lender record →
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BOWDENISMS LLC in Westerville, OH — $400K (2024) · purchase · PNC Bank, National Association
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.53% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$300K (75%)
Approval → funding
20 days
Approved
11/14/2023
First disbursed
12/4/2023
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
21
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$444K
Est. down payment (10%)
$44K
Est. cash at closing
$59K
Monthly payment
$5,182
Annual debt service
$62K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$78K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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PPBP, LLC in Las Vegas, NV — $281K (2024) · purchase · Zions Bank, A Division of
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$210K (75%)
Approval → funding
12 days
Approved
8/30/2024
First disbursed
9/11/2024
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
25
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$312K
Est. down payment (10%)
$31K
Est. cash at closing
$42K
Monthly payment
$3,553
Annual debt service
$43K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$53K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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MN DANCE PRODUCTIONS, LLC in Chaska, MN — $153K (2024) · purchase · BankVista
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$115K (75%)
Approval → funding
14 days
Approved
1/11/2024
First disbursed
1/25/2024
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
11
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$170K
Est. down payment (10%)
$17K
Est. cash at closing
$23K
Monthly payment
$2,066
Annual debt service
$25K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$31K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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MN DANCE PRODUCTIONS, LLC in Chaska, MN — $25K (2024) · purchase · BankVista
Program
SBA Express Program
Subprogram
FA$TRK (Small Loan Express)
Rate at approval
11.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$13K (50%)
Approved
1/11/2024
Loan status
Committed
Loan type
Revolving line
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
11
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$28K
Est. down payment (10%)
$3K
Est. cash at closing
$4K
Monthly payment
$348
Annual debt service
$4K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$5K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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Creative Color Education, Incorporated in Scottsdale, AZ — $540K (2023) · purchase · Byline Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.75% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$405K (75%)
Approval → funding
3 days
Approved
5/23/2023
First disbursed
5/26/2023
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
10
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$600K
Est. down payment (10%)
$60K
Est. cash at closing
$80K
Monthly payment
$7,362
Annual debt service
$88K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$110K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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Performance Play Music Lessons Colorado, LLC in Aurora, CO — $283K (2023) · purchase · BMO Bank National Association
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
11% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$212K (75%)
Approval → funding
210 days
Approved
5/18/2023
First disbursed
12/14/2023
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
27
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fine Arts Schools
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$314K
Est. down payment (10%)
$31K
Est. cash at closing
$42K
Monthly payment
$3,898
Annual debt service
$47K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$58K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by BMO Bank National Association · Lender record →
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CapBench analysis of public SBA 7(a) lending records; ranked by funded acquisition loans to fine arts schools businesses. Mega-bank call-center lenders excluded.

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How to finance a fine arts schools acquisition with an SBA 7(a) loan: the lenders that fund the most of them (from public records), typical cost, and what it takes to qualify. Columbia Bank funds the most. CapBench is not a lender.

$316K typical loan
27 lenders fund the industry
20 days typical to fund

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Data freshness:: SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
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